Career Trek is looking for a dynamic and committed individual who is passionate about children’s educational programming and career development.

Career Trek is a not-for-profit organization that helps children to discover the importance of post- secondary education by providing hands-on career oriented programming at post-secondary institutions across Manitoba.

The Seven Oaks School Division Project is an after-school project operates for 12-weeks between January, 2014 and April, 2015.

60 children from Seven Oaks School Division will attend programming at the University of Manitoba, The University of Winnipeg, and Red River College. Participants will be separated into two groups of 30 with each group attending programming one night a week.

Reporting to the Project Leader, the Project Coordinator is responsible for the administration, implementation, and operation of the project.

In addition to coordinating the SOSD Project, the coordinator will be responsible for the planning and implementation of Career Trek Day, held in May, 2015. This event will provide 60 children with a sampling of hands-on occupations to experience while at Red River College.

This is a part-time term position with an anticipated 30-hour flexible work week, ideal for university students interested in accumulating program management experience in a child- focused education and career development setting.

The application deadline for the Project Coordinator position is November 18, 2014. The anticipated start date for this position is December 5, 2014 with an end date in May, 2015.

Preference may be given to a past SOSD students or past Career Trek participants.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Administration

• Manage administrative operations.
• Coordinate campus staff meetings.

Supervision

• Assist the Project Leader in supervising the part-time staff members.
• Assist the Project Leader with hiring, training, mentoring and evaluation processes
• Model and encourage a high standard of professional conduct and an excellent work ethic with the aim of delivering the highest quality of service to maintain the reputation of the organization.

Development

• Provide leadership to further Career Trek’s mission, vision, and statement of beliefs.
• Maintain good working relationships with schools, post-secondary institutions, and their respective units.
• Ensure all departmental expectations are met.

Implementation

• Ensure the continual safety of participants and staff by following Career Trek’s risk management guidelines.
• Keep accurate track of participants’ attendance.
• Verify all forms submitted by schools and families.
• Ensure bus schedules and all pertinent information are distributed to the schools in a timely fashion.
• Provide on-site supervision on weekdays at each participating campus.
• Engage in open and positive communication with the Director of Programming, Campus Coordinator and other staff members.
• Assist the Project Leader in implementing the program action plan: booking rooms and departments, purchasing equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assist the Project Leader with the coordination of special events, including the Graduation Celebration and Family Day.

Key Role Interactions

• Career Trek Management Staff
• Participants
• Parents / Guardians
• Program Staff

Applicants can send a resume and cover letter to Celia Buchok at cbuchok at careertrek.ca.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Closing date: November 18, 2014